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The application was submitted by UK holiday park operator Coppergreen, which said it had acquired a number of sites across the country including Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire, as well as Kenwick Park Golf Hotel and Spa and Lodge Park in Lincolnshire.

The group, led by co-founders David and Donna Copley, said it specialises in quality yet affordable holiday lodge parks, tapping into the growing trend towards 'staycations', providing visitors with "a higher-end alternative to caravan parks".

Clumber Park made our list of the top five walks in Nottinghamshire (Image: National Trust Images/Andrew Butler/PA Wire)

The Clumber Park site which is adjacent to a National Trust country park in the Dukeries near Worksop has planning permission for 129 lodges and associated infrastructure.

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Mr Copley said: "The acquisition of Kenwick Park and Clumber Park are fantastic additions to the group and fit perfectly with our mission to provide visitors with quality accommodation in some of the most beautiful settings in the UK.

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"The development of both Woodland Lakes and Piperdam have resulted in increased bookings over the past two years and we’re delighted by the positive response from both new and returning visitors."

David and Donna Copley (Image: Petal&Co)

The Business Growth Fund (BGF), an independent company which invests in growing companies, has invested a further £10m in Coppergreen's recent acquisitions, while HSBC has provided £15.3m towards these purchases and general group capital expenditure.

Barry Jackson, of the BGF, who sits on the board for Coppergreen, said: "Led by David and Donna, Coppergreen’s expansion has progressed well since our initial investment and we’re delighted to support the acquisition of the two additional parks and further investment in the current portfolio, with this new investment.

"The team has developed a model and offering that really resonates with visitors, providing strong potential for further growth."